Bitcoin at $86K as Tom Lee and iTrustCapital CEO Call End of Downturn
Bitcoin traded at $86,423 as Tom Lee and iTrustCapital CEO Kevin Maloney said the worst is over, despite a rate hike and failed crypto bill.
22/09/2026 21:2610 min read
Inflation
September Australian flash PMIs due ahead of RBA hike
Australia's preliminary S&P Global PMIs for September are due Wednesday, with markets focused on inflation signals ahead of expected RBA hike on Sep 29.
22/09/2026 20:418 min read
Barkin: inflation threat outweighed jobs in latest Fed rate decision
Richmond Fed President Barkin said inflation risks outweighed employment risks in last week's rate hike, and sees the economy firming, leaving the door open…
22/09/2026 17:013 min read
Fed's Collins: Labor strength lets Fed prioritise price stability goal
Fed's Collins says a stronger labor market allows policymakers to focus on price stability after five years of high inflation.
22/09/2026 13:513 min read
Philadelphia Fed nonmanufacturing index slides to -22.0, down from -10.6
The Philadelphia Fed nonmanufacturing index dropped to -22.0 in September, its lowest since June, while full-time employment hit a four-year high.
22/09/2026 12:518 min read
Bullock points to inflation risks amid rising neutral rates
RBA Governor Michele Bullock highlighted inflation risks from the Middle East and excess demand, and noted rising neutral rates, suggesting higher-for-longer…
22/09/2026 04:425 min read
Central Bankers Warn of Inflation Risks in Quiet Asia-Pacific Trading
Central bankers flagged persistent inflation risks amid quiet Asia-Pacific trading, with New Zealand and Australian dollars gaining on hawkish remarks.
22/09/2026 03:5119 min read
RBA's Bullock: Supply Shocks Hard for Policy, Flags Second-Round Risk
RBA's Bullock says supply shocks are hard for policy to manage, focusing on second-round effects, reinforcing the hawkish stance ahead of the Sept 28-29…
22/09/2026 03:3111 min read
RBNZ's Breman flags firmer near-term inflation on oil prices
RBNZ's Breman sees higher oil prices lifting near-term inflation above forecasts, without committing to a policy move ahead of October.
22/09/2026 02:3114 min read
Musalem says Fed probably needs more rate hikes as inflation risks persist
St. Louis Fed President Musalem said rates likely need to rise further, warning inflation may stay above target in 18 months without more restraint.
22/09/2026 01:0216 min read
Deutsche Bank: Markets Underestimate Global Rate-Hike Scale
Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen warns markets underestimate how far central banks must hike rates, citing a gap between market pricing and inflationary…
22/09/2026 00:3118 min read
ECB's Lane links euro area growth stability to energy shock containment
ECB's Lane said the euro area economy will grow steadily if the energy shock remains contained, with inflation rising again before easing from mid-2027.
21/09/2026 22:4110 min read
Asia-Pacific economic calendar: RBA's Bullock in focus on quiet Tuesday
RBA Governor Bullock speaks in a fireside chat ahead of the September 28-29 meeting, with a rate hike widely expected.
21/09/2026 20:117 min read
Musalem: Inflation fight likely requires more rate increases
St. Louis Fed's Musalem said further rate hikes are likely needed, with inflation still too high. Markets price a 55% chance of an October hike.
21/09/2026 18:325 min read
BoC's Macklem flags concern over sticky fuel margins, inflation outlook
BoC's Macklem says fuel margin normalization may take time, worrying for inflation. Q4 growth forecast cut to 0.75%.
21/09/2026 17:117 min read